6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of six Energy Services stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Unit Corp. (NYSE:UNT[2]) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Unit is a contract drilling company that engages in land drilling of natural gas and oil wells. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum and Cash Flow, UNT also gets F’s. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 208.30. For a full analysis of UNT stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Halliburton’s (NYSE:HAL[4]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Halliburton provides energy services and engineering and construction services, as well as manufactures products for the energy industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HAL stock[5].

This is a rough week for Newpark Resources (NYSE:NR[6]). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Newpark Resources provides environmental services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, primarily in the Gulf Coast market. The stock price is currently $11.16, rising in the past four days. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at NR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NR stock[7].

ION Geophysical (NYSE:IO[8]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. ION Geophysical provides geophysical technology, services, and solutions for the global oil and gas industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IO stock[9].

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR[10]) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. Nabors Industries conducts oil, gas, and geothermal land drilling operations worldwide. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. For a full analysis of NBR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

This week, Gulfmark Offshore (NYSE:GLF[12]) drops from a D to an F rating. GulfMark Offshore provides marine support services to the energy industry. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 62.70. To get an in-depth look at GLF, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GLF stock[13].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[14] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[15].